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How far is Sana'a from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) is 3051 miles / 4910 kilometers / 2651 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Sanaa International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Sana'a

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Sana'a. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3050.939 miles
  • 4910.010 kilometers
  • 2651.193 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 3064.014 miles
  • 4931.052 kilometers
  • 2662.555 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Sana'a?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Sanaa International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Sana'a generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 750 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Sana'a

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Sanaa International Airport (SAH).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E